Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2026-0032
In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (0.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-0032?
- CVE-2026-0032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-0032?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.